curricle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of curricle
1675–85; < Latin curriculum; see curriculum
Example Sentences
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And the ponies, and the curricle, and the vis-à-vis—what will become of them? and how shall I make my appearance at the Montem, or any ware else?
From The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children by Edgeworth, Maria
At an early hour the curricle was at the door, and Sir Patrick, having handed his lady in, took leave of Adeline.
From Adeline Mowbray or, The Mother and Daughter by Opie, Amelia Alderson
See to it that my mare is saddled in ten minutes and Blue Devil harnessed to your master's curricle!
From The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century by Heyer, Georgette
Without a moment's thought he sprang from his curricle, and rushed upon D'Epinay.
From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva
Neither of us being inclined to mount the curricle again, Miss Mortimer proposed that we should walk home, and send an apology to our party.
From Discipline by Brunton, Mary
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